DUBLIN, Calif. — More than 28 newly recruited firefighters from the Alameda County Fire (ALCO Fire) Department participated in a comprehensive wildland firefighting training at Parks Reserve Forces ...

WASHOUGAL — Tia Robertson eyed the ladder perched on the side of the eight-story building with a mixture of trepidation and exhilaration. On one hand, she is terrified of heights; on the other, she is ...

After climbing up the 100-foot firefighting ladder at the Bellevue fire training facility, a teenage girl reached for the top rung and yelled, "I'm a winner!" This young woman is one of 24 girls who ...

The use of portable ladders at the scene of a fire can make significant difference in the overall operation – if they are deployed properly. Portable ladders are an essential tool for ensuring safety ...

TY: THE SACRAMENTO METRO FIRE CAMP 2022 IS UNDERWAY. THE DAY CAMP GIVES MIDDLE SCHOOL KIDS A CHANCE TO SEE AND LEARN ABOUT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A FIREFIGHTER. KIDS ARE GROUPED INTO STRIKE TEAMS, WHICH ...

The U.S. Coast Guard has moved to ease firefighting training requirements for towing vessels operating on America's inland waterways. The agency this week issued a final rule revising the training ...

Bhubaneswar: In a first for Odisha, the state fire and emergency service will procure advanced turntable ladders and articulated water towers to strengthen its firefighting capabilities in high-rises.

Nagpur: Considering the population increase and vertical growth in the city, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is scaling up its firefighting infrastructure with a major upgrade — the planned ...